Colour lakes and preparations market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2022, the German market for colour lakes and preparations experienced notable shifts in volume and value. After starting at 3 049 tonnes valued at 29 880 thousand US dollars in 2018, market volume dipped to 2 531 tonnes in 2019 before gradually recovering to 2 668 tonnes in 2021. A sharp increase followed in 2022, with volume reaching 3 522 tonnes and value climbing to 31 678 thousand US dollars.

The market's value declined to 27 623 thousand US dollars in 2023, a downturn associated with broader economic weakness and reduced demand from professional segments, as observed in the wider paints and coatings industry. Price increases helped moderate the fall in production value. In 2024, value rebounded to 33 283 thousand US dollars, largely due to price effects despite ongoing softness in key consumer industries across Europe and China.

Production colour lakes and preparations in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Germany's production of colour lakes and preparations declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 26 636 K $ US, representing a 3.1% decrease compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production increased by 11.8%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 3.8%. The highest production value was recorded in 2018 at 31 593 K $ US, with the largest annual increase of 32.6% occurring that same year. Conversely, the most significant decline was observed in 2019, when production fell by 13.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in Germany in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Germany's production of colour lakes and preparations declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output amounted to 2 599 tonnes, marking a 3.8% decrease compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production increased by 6.9%, equivalent to an annualized growth rate of 2.3%. The peak production volume was recorded in 2018 at 3 204 tonnes, with the largest annual increase of 31.8% occurring that year. The most substantial decline was in 2019, when production dropped by 15.7%.

Annual dynamics of production in Germany in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports colour lakes and preparations from Germany

Exports in kind, t

Germany's exports of colour lakes and preparations declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, export volume totalled 973 tonnes, which is 11.3% lower than in 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 23.5%, corresponding to a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -8.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Germany's exports of colour lakes and preparations in kind were distributed across a broad range of partner countries. Austria accounted for 12.3% of exports, Poland for 11.5%, and the United Kingdom for 8.4%. Together, these three countries represented only 32.2% of total export flows, indicating a highly diversified market.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Germany in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

Germany's exports of colour lakes and preparations declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports totalled 11 607 K $ US, reflecting a 7.5% decrease compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 17.5%, equating to an annualized decline of 6.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

From 2017 to 2020, Germany's exports of colour lakes and preparations in value terms were widely dispersed across partner countries. Poland accounted for 10.3% of exports, the United Kingdom for 8.0%, and Russia for 7.4%. Combined, these three countries represented only 25.7% of total export flows, highlighting a diversified export structure.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Germany in value, 2017-2020

Imports colour lakes and preparations to Germany

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Germany's imports of colour lakes and preparations in kind reached 1 016 tonnes, up by 9.8% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 4%, corresponding to an annualized growth rate of 1.3%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 925 tonnes, with the largest decline of 7.1% occurring that year.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in kind, 2017-2020, t

During 2017 to 2020, Germany's imports of colour lakes and preparations in kind were sourced from a large number of markets. Italy accounted for 20.6% of imports, Belgium for 19.7%, and Spain for 9.0%. Together, these three countries represented only 49.2% of total import flows, demonstrating a diversified supply base.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Germany in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Germany's imports of colour lakes and preparations in value terms reached 10 739 K $ US, down by 11.9% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 11.9%, equating to an annualized decline of 4.1%. The largest increase was recorded in 2019, when imports rose by 1.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

From 2017 to 2020, the United Kingdom was the largest supplier of colour lakes and preparations to Germany in value terms, accounting for 24.7% of imports. The United States followed with 14.0%, and Italy with 10.2%. Together, these three countries accounted for 48.9% of total imports, reflecting a diversified import structure despite their significant combined share.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Germany in value, 2017-2020